Alone

Something huddle alone in the darkness, gasping as it tried to contain it's weakness. A flutter of movement, and suddenly, dark, penetrating eyes, looming in the black.

***
Moirai was sitting in the corner of the room, hands clasped around her knees, as she watched the Queen. The sorceress had sent for her, but since she had arrived, there had been no conversation. The Queen had simply stared at her, almost as though she were looking through her. Moirai shifted slightly and the Queen blinked for the first time since she had arrived. She frowned and looked away.